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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1961
Page
7
A quirky text pack with requests to color something and send to several named programs plus playful dialogue about a dentist and a Texan. It contains a child's prayer and a pun driven puzzle answer about snow ship shop chip.
The article explains the metric system as a global proposal to standardize measurements. It notes the origin in France in 1789, the use of the system in science, and defines the meter as about one ten millionth of the earth’s pole to equator distance, roughly 39.87 inches.
The article explains tenfold metric units and their English equivalents. It defines the gram the liter and the hectare and compares metric convenience to the English system. It lists conversions such as foot to meter inch to centimeter mile to kilometer and quart to liter. It invites readers to submit a drawing for a Britannica prize.
Short notice schedule lists 6 A M to Midnight or sunrise to sunset with a second shift until 10 30 P M. The note includes 240 in case of enemy attack.
The notice outlines minimum rates for advertisements across multiple days. It specifies 4:30 PM post on the preceding publication day and 9 AM on Saturdays for Saturday issues, with Friday Sunday and Monday deadlines at noon for certain listings.
Elliott Drilling Co based in Hartselle Alabama advertises 20 years of experience in drilling wells. Contact at 207 Petain St Hartselle AL or SP 3 9324 for personal birth certificate needs noted as a service query.
1958 Plymouth four door Levey V-8 auto transmission in good condition. Priced for quick sale. Call EL 3-1663 after 4 p.m. Also note Chihuahua dogs available. contact phone e 3-4779.
Local classifieds showcase a mix of used cars including a 4 door Ford and Rambler models, a Ford Falcon Tudor, a Chevy two door with straight shift, and a Pontiac Metropolitan convertible. Wide variety hints at affordable options for buyers seeking vintage reliability.
Classified ad lists several used cars including a Cadillac four door Pontiac four door Ford Tudor Oldsmobile four door Pontiac wagon Oldsmobile four door Buick two door hardtop with a contact at 109 Lee Street or Highway 31 North in Athens.
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